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Green building

01 Oct 2018

Marloes Reinink: Gauteng’s Property Business Woman Of The Year

By Staff Writer

At the recent Gauteng Regional Awards of the 4th South African Women in Property Awards (SAWIPA), Marloes Reinink was named Business Woman of the Year: Entrepreneur. The SAWIPA Gauteng Regional Awards was hosted at the Sanlam Art Gallery, and seeks to recognise women in the Gauteng region who continue to influence and change the landscape...
03 Sep 2018

Neolith Reaches Higher Ground With 570 Broome

By Staff Writer

As urban areas become more crowded and populations increase, so too do greenhouse gas emissions. These directly impact on public health and contribute to negative phenomena including global warming and acid rain.
30 Aug 2018

Cape Town casino not gambling on water

By Staff Writer

Earlier in July Sun International’s GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World in Cape Town announced the completion of a water purification plant on the property that will in future treat borehole water to potable standards. The initiative began In February 2017 when the casino investigated feasible options to using potable water. They commissioned a water treatment...
16 Aug 2018

Old Mutual Cape Town will go “off the water grid” with launch of water filtration plant

By Staff Writer

Earlier this week, Old Mutual’s Mutualpark office in Pinelands, Cape Town, one of the largest corporate offices in South Africa, officially launched the very first corporate based waste-to-drinking Water Filtration Plant in South Africa.  This means the 166 000m² office, currently accommodating more than 9 000 employees and contractors, is now operating off the water...
11 Jul 2018

Swartland: Preventative measures to minimise maintenance of wooden doors

By Staff Writer

Wooden doors offer many benefits – wood is an excellent insulator, it is a green building material, and there is nothing that quite compares to the rich natural beauty of solid timber. So, if you are choosing wooden doors for your home, here are some tips from Cobus Lourens, from leading window and door manufacturer,...
02 Jul 2018

“Green building” needs common sense – not rocket science, says JBCC

By Staff Writer

Administration of “green building” projects does not require special contract documents or “rocket science” but simply a discipline of good planning, communication and record-keeping by all parties involved, says Uwe Putlitz, CEO of the Joint Building Contracts Committee (JBCC). Green building requires good communication, planning and record-keeping by all parties involved, says Uwe Putlitz, CEO...
13 Jun 2018

A buyer’s guide for windows

By Staff Writer

Windows are a big investment, so it is important to ensure that you make the best purchase decision for your home and your needs. Cobus Lourens from leading window and door manufacturer, Swartland, offers some advice for those in the market for windows for their home.
21 May 2018

How ceilings impact on home comfort

By Staff Writer

In the article below, Ian Winroth from Saint-Gobain Gyproc discusses three comfort features which should be considered before doing ceiling improvements, to enhance home comfort and value. The homes we live in can potentially impact our health and overall sense of comfort and wellbeing – but how often do we pause to consider what this effect might...
21 May 2018

Greening roofs with Mobiroof and GreenHive

By Staff Writer

Mobiroof is an instant extensive Green Roofing system. It is especially suitable for roofs that are not able to support a full roof garden. Mobiroof is a clip together cassette system that can be easily laid onto the surface of a roof. Almost instantly a closed fully grown in area is created with insulation properties....
02 May 2018

PentaFloor sponsorship at the new GBCSA offices

By Staff Writer

The GBCSA wanted its new offices to target a 4-Star Green Star Interiors certification and called for sponsorships to assist with the fitout. PentaFloor supplied and installed carpeting products that will contribute significantly to the Green Star submission. In terms of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), Shaw products are certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute...
04 Apr 2018

Range of vinyl floors make sustainability sense

By Staff Writer

Architects and contractors often have a difficult time convincing clients that vinyl products are eco-friendly, sustainable and non-toxic. Despite industry experts and insiders recognising modern vinyl’s value and significant benefits and the decision taken in 2011 by Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) to withdraw the Mat-7 PVC Minimisation credit from the Green Star...
28 Mar 2018

Sustainable design is a ‘green’ light for long-term cost-savings

By Staff Writer

The challenge facing ‘green’ building in South Africa focuses on convincing clients that many of the additional costs associated with sustainable design are recouped within a fairly short period of time. Tenants are now demanding that buildings are either Green Star rated, or at least designed according to sustainable design principles. “We are moving from...